Couch Grass Root

Couch Grass roots (Agropyron repens)
Agropyron repens
Avoid prolonged use alongside prescription diuretics.
Couch Grass roots (Agropyron repens)
Agropyron repens
Avoid prolonged use alongside prescription diuretics.
Agropyron repens
Common name: Couch grass
Family: Poaceae
Part used: Rhizomes
Habitat: Pervasive plant which grows in many conditions and soils in temperate zones.
Constituents: Fructose, sugar alcohols, phenolic carboxylic acids, triticin (some similarities to inulin), silicic acid, silicates, vanillic acid.
Actions:Soothing diuretic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent
Traditional and current uses:
• Irritation in bladder andurinary tract including cystitis
• Bronchial catarrh
• Gentle cleansing tonic
• Chronic skin conditions
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